Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Mareer, Manjak
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Root rot, Snails
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
CAPSICUM annuum
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
Pepper
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
शिमला मिर्च
In German
Cordia subcordata
Capsicum
In French
Cordia subcordata
Capsicum
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
Pimiento
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
Κοκκινοπίπερο
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
cápsico
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
papryka
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
Capsicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Kou and Capsicum
Season and care of Kou and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Capsicum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Capsicum is Neutral.
Kou and Capsicum Physical Information
Kou and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Kou and Capsicum are as follows:
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green
Capsicum flower color: White
- Capsicum leaf color: Green
Care of Kou and Capsicum
Care of Kou and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves and Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.